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October 2004 Volume 24 Number 10

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FEATURES

21 Intriguing Floridians
These 21 Floridians will peak every interest. Meet a real-life cowgirl, a model who wrestles alligators and a real estate “magician.” by Lisa Kehrer

OUR FLORIDA HERITAGE®

Florida Spas of the Gilded Age
It was a time of frolic and fancy for Florida’s elite. During the Gilded Age, weekends were taboo and springs held magical healing powers. by Patricia C. Behnke

The Old Courthouse Museum
This Inverness courthouse was, and still is, one of the oldest and most important historic buildings in Citrus County.

REAL FLORIDA FINDS

Retirement
Take a look at two of Florida’s finest retirement communities.

FLA USA Around Florida
Enjoy 1,315 festivals and events this month. Don’t miss the 45th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show or Halloween Spooktacular at Sea World in Orlando.

In the Florida Monthly Kitchen
Don’t be afraid of these clammy little guys. Learn the right way to prepare delicious Florida clams. by Barbera Turnbull

State Parks
Beachcombing, fishing and boating are but a few fun activities supplied by the beach-front beauty of Delnor-Wiggens Pass State Park. From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

In the Florida Garden
Americans are becoming Anglophiles. Elegant English gardens are growing in popularity on this side of the pond. by Robert Bowden

Footprints
Journey along with a young man as he ventures on his very first trip to a genealogist’s Mecca—the U.S Archives. by Brian Michaels

Statewise
This Month in Florida History, Postcards from the Past and new Florida books.

Florida Homes & Lifestyles
Remodeling for a lot of space and a little peace of mind. by Josie Gulliksen

Florida Wildlife
Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park and wild gardening are featured this month. Also, some tips on living harmoniously with our wild neighbors.

Legends—Marjorie Merriweather Post
Heiress to the Post cereal fortune and a world famous socialite, Marjorie Merriweather Post also conceptualized one of Palm Beach’s most beautiful buildings.

Florida Writers Profile
Christine Kling is a part-time mystery writer and full-time mother who loves to sail the blue seas. How does she fit it all into her schedule? Read her profile and find out. by James O. Born

TRAVEL FLORIDA HIGHWAYS

Marion County
Need a quick getaway? Marion County offers day trips for every taste and budget. by Julie Harbers

The Trail of Lost Tribes
Follow an archaeological path through Florida’s history. by Jerald T. Milanich

Jackson County
A land comprised of untouched natural wonders, Jackson County is virtually a playground of outdoor recreation. by Robin White

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